Installing a dumbwaiter averages $10,000 nationally, with most projects at $8,000 – $12,000.1,2,3 Angi (2026 data) and HomeAdvisor (2025 data) publish this average and range identically – the two are corporate siblings, and matching figures alone don’t establish independent corroboration. Angi puts the full span at $4,000 for a small basic model to $20,000 for a high-end electric unit.1,2 Fixr (updated January 2025) separately reports the same $10,000 average and $8,000 – $12,000 average range, scoped to a two-stop motorized dumbwaiter in a new shaft, with a $3,000 low end (manual unit in an existing shaft) and a $20,000 high end (custom motorized, five or more stops). Fixr’s figures are separately published, and the pages state no shared sourcing.3 Prices below are national averages*.
*National averages, not local quotes. Your price depends on unit size and type, whether a shaft exists, location in the home, and local labor rates.
$10,000
average installed (all three sources)
$8,000–$12,000
most projects (Angi/HomeAdvisor); average range (Fixr)
$3,000–$8,000
manual installed (Angi/HomeAdvisor)
$10,000–$20,000
electric installed (Angi/HomeAdvisor)
What the sources say
| Source | Headline figures | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Angi (2026 data, updated Oct 2026) | $10,000 average; most projects $8,000 – $12,000; $4,000 – $20,000 full span; materials about 45% of total | Corporate sibling of HomeAdvisor; identical headline figures and tables |
| HomeAdvisor (2025 data, updated Jun 2026) | Identical $10,000 average and $8,000 – $12,000 normal range; identical size, type, and brand tables | Sibling-identical figures; matching figures alone don’t establish independent corroboration |
| Fixr (updated Jan 2025) | $10,000 average scoped to a two-stop motorized unit in a new shaft; average range $8,000 – $12,000; low $3,000; high $20,000; unit-only breakdowns | Average carries a defined project scope; separately published, pages state no shared sourcing |
All three publishers share the $10,000 average and $8,000 – $12,000 range. Angi and HomeAdvisor are corporate siblings; Fixr’s matching figures are separately published, and the pages state no shared sourcing. Fixr’s detail tables price the unit only, while Angi and HomeAdvisor price installed projects – the tables below keep those bases separate.
Cost by size
Angi and HomeAdvisor publish an identical installed-cost size table (sibling-published figures). Fixr publishes unit-only prices with the dimensions of each size:1,2,3
| Size | Angi/HomeAdvisor (installed) | Fixr (unit only) |
|---|---|---|
| Mini car | $2,000 – $7,500 | $2,000 – $4,000 (14″ x 14″ x 20″) |
| Standard car | $4,000 – $12,000 | $4,000 – $7,000 (20″ x 20″ x 30″) |
| Mid-sized car | $7,000 – $17,000 | $7,000 – $10,000 (24″ x 24″ x 30″) |
| Oversized car | $10,000 – $20,000 | $10,000 – $12,000 (36″ x 36″ x 48″) |
Weight capacities: HomeAdvisor and Fixr both put manual units at up to 50 pounds and electric units at up to 500 pounds (separately published figures, pages state no shared sourcing). Angi reports residential models up to 250 pounds and commercial units up to 750 pounds.1,2,3
Cost by type: manual vs. electric
Angi and HomeAdvisor publish identical installed ranges (sibling-published figures); Fixr prices the unit only:1,2,3
| Type | Angi/HomeAdvisor (installed) | Fixr (unit only) |
|---|---|---|
| Manual | $3,000 – $8,000 | $2,000 – $4,000 |
| Electric | $10,000 – $20,000 | $4,000 – $7,000 |
Cost by location or use
Angi prices installations by room; Fixr prices unit-only figures by intended use. The two cover different locations and bases:1,3
| Location / use | Angi (installed, 2026) | Fixr (unit only, 2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Bathroom | $8,000 – $12,000 | – |
| Bedroom | $4,000 – $10,000 | – |
| Dining room | $6,000 – $10,000 | – |
| Kitchen | $8,000 – $12,000 | $2,000 – $7,000 |
| Laundry | – | $2,000 – $7,000 |
| Garage | – | $4,000 – $10,000 |
| Stairs | – | $4,000 – $12,000 |
| Attic | – | $7,000 – $12,000 |
| Outdoors | – | $7,000 – $12,000 |
Angi notes kitchen and bathroom installations run higher because plumbing behind the walls often needs rerouting for the shaft.
Cost by brand
All three publishers list identical brand price ranges – Angi and HomeAdvisor are corporate siblings, and Fixr’s matching figures are separately published with no shared sourcing stated. Angi and HomeAdvisor include one additional brand:1,2,3
| Brand | Cost range (all three sources) |
|---|---|
| Matot | $2,000 – $6,000 |
| Inclinator | $3,500 – $6,000 |
| Harmar | $4,000 – $7,000 |
| Powerlift (Angi/HomeAdvisor only) | $4,000 – $7,000 |
HomeAdvisor puts average materials cost across brands at about $4,000.2
Labor and shaft costs
The publishers break labor down differently, and their figures are shown as published:1,2,3
| Component | Angi/HomeAdvisor | Fixr |
|---|---|---|
| Fitting the unit into an existing shaft | $750 – $7,500 | $750 – $2,500 |
| Building a new shaft | $2,500 – $3,500 | $3,000 – $6,000 |
| Combined shaft + installation | $3,500 – $11,000 | – |
| Labor share of total | about 55% (Angi) | about 40% |
| Materials share of total | about 45% ($2,000 – $7,000) | about 60% |
Fixr also prices its $10,000 average as about $6,000 for the unit plus $4,000 for installation. The sources do not explain their differing labor splits or shaft figures.3
Add-ons and related projects
Fixr prices upgraded dumbwaiter doors at $500 – $1,000.3
Angi compares dumbwaiters with home elevators, which it prices at $2,000 – $60,000 with most around $30,000 – see our home elevator cost guide for a fuller breakdown. Angi also notes a full renovation to make room for major layout changes averages $52,100, ranging $19,500 – $88,000.1
For related accessibility projects, see our guides to stair lifts and vertical platform lifts.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to install a dumbwaiter?
All three publishers report a $10,000 average with most projects at $8,000 – $12,000. Angi and HomeAdvisor are corporate siblings publishing identical figures; Fixr’s matching figures are separately published with no shared sourcing stated.1,2,3
How much does a manual dumbwaiter cost?
Angi and HomeAdvisor report $3,000 – $8,000 installed (sibling-published figures). Fixr prices the unit alone at $2,000 – $4,000.1,2,3
How much does an electric dumbwaiter cost?
Angi and HomeAdvisor report $10,000 – $20,000 installed (sibling-published figures). Fixr prices the unit alone at $4,000 – $7,000.1,2,3
How much does a new dumbwaiter shaft cost?
Angi and HomeAdvisor report $2,500 – $3,500 (sibling-published figures); Fixr reports $3,000 – $6,000. The sources do not explain the difference.1,2,3
Related guides
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All cost guides
Sources
1. Angi — How Much Does It Cost to Install a Dumbwaiter? (2026 data)
2. HomeAdvisor — How Much Does a Dumbwaiter Cost to Install? (2025 data)
3. Fixr — Dumbwaiter Installation Cost (updated Jan 2025)